Antenatal

Prenatal

Lyme Disease in Pregnancy

Key messages for health care providers

  • Black-legged or deer ticks (BLT) are found throughout Nova Scotia. Preventing a BLT bite is the most effective way to prevent Lyme disease. Risk reduction strategies include using DEET-containing insect repellant (safe to use in pregnancy) and careful ‘tick checks’ after being in grassy or wooded areas, including a park or yard. Immediate and correct removal of an attached BLT is key to prevention. For advice about tick removal see: https://novascotia.ca/dhw/CDPC/lyme.asp.
Clinical Practice Topics: 
Antenatal

Nova Scotia Prenatal Record Companion Document

A detailed guide and reference for prenatal care providers using the Nova Scotia Prenatal Record to document assessment, investigation and treatment during pregnancy. Includes instructions on assembly of the prenatal record, a glossary of terms related to pregnancy and prenatal care, details on completing each section of the record, guidelines for antenatal screening and related resources.

Author: 
Reproductive Care Program of Nova Scotia
Publication Date: 
May, 2022
File Size: 
4600KB
Number of Pages: 
64
Files: 
PDF icon Nova Scotia Prenatal Record Companion Document
Clinical Practice Topics: 
Antenatal

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